84: Subjugate! The rewards will be incredibly generous! Only one thing is missing!
Noticing Xu Qing's actions, Tushan Nanyu and Tushan Yiyi looked over curiously.
"This is... a Restriction!?"
Having read their ancestors' ancient texts since childhood, they were knowledgeable.
A trace of surprise flashed across their beautiful eyes, which were different colors, as they curiously watched Xu Qing's every move.
A moment later.
Xu Qing branded a Soul Seal Restriction onto the twenty-five Great Demons, then lifted the Immobilization effect on them.
Regaining control of their bodies, these Great Demons looked terrified.
Although they didn't know what was happening, they knew for sure it wasn't good.
Xu Qing didn't speak to them. In front of them, he set up Restrictions on those few stubborn individuals again.
Following that.
"Release them."
Xu Qing ordered lightly.
Fat Ball and Skinny Egg were quick-witted, swiftly undoing the restraints on the stubborn captives.
The moment the restraints were released, these stubborn individuals swarmed towards Xu Qing like moths drawn to a flame.
"Kill it! Avenge the Great King!"
"You damned long worm, take your life!"
"Kill—Ugh!!!"
The curses stopped almost simultaneously.
The stubborn individuals froze mid-step; fine, dense cracks appeared on their bodies, and the light in their eyes instantly dimmed.
Immediately after.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Muffled thuds sounded at the same time.
Numerous shattered body parts lay on the ground. A strong smell of blood permeated the air, stimulating the minds of all living creatures present.
The Two Fox Demon Sisters exchanged glances, both seeing shock and confusion in the other's eyes.
Just how many methods does he still have hidden!?
Fat Ball and Skinny Egg were initially frightened, but then puffed out their chests, their faces full of pride.
The Great King possesses such methods, yet he didn't use them on the two of us!
What does this mean!?
The Great King trusts us!
The two Monkey Demons had tears welling up in their eyes as they gazed at Xu Qing's back, wishing they could put on another grand show of deep master-servant affection.
The Fat and Thin Guardians were excited and happy, but the Great Demons who had surrendered were trembling with fear.
They had clearly witnessed the entire process, from those few individuals being branded with the Restriction to their bodies shattering and dying!
Immense fear surged into their hearts instantly.
With a "thud."
They all knelt down together and desperately began to beg for mercy.
“Snake King, please be merciful and spare my life! I was confused for a moment and misled by that White Spider King, otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have come!”
“I was possessed by a ghost and didn't know the Snake King was here! I regret my actions deeply!”
“...”
The cries for mercy merged into a noisy clamor.
As Great Demons possessing over a thousand years of Cultivation Level, they completely lost their backbone and were utterly terrified.
It wasn't that they were too weak.
A large part of the reason was that Xu Qing's methods were too cruel and bizarre.
Dying silently, torn into pieces, without even leaving a complete corpse!
Who wouldn't be afraid of that?
"Enough!"
Xu Qing shouted softly, then said calmly, "You all have the same thing on your bodies. If any of you harbor thoughts of rebellion, their fate will be yours."
The bodies of the Great Demons who had been placed under the Restriction trembled violently, their eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.
What kind of method is this!?
The unknown brought deeper fear and reverence.
The subtle intentions they had buried deep in their hearts instantly vanished at this moment. Facing Xu Qing's gaze, every Great Demon was struck dumb with fear, not daring to meet his eyes.
Under the pressure of death, it would be difficult for them not to be loyal!
"Get up." Xu Qing's gaze was cold as he said lightly, "Remember, you must manage not only yourselves but also your subordinates."
"If your subordinates rebel, it will be treated as your own rebellion, and you will be executed without question."
This light sentence brought enormous pressure upon these twenty-five Great Demons.
They dared not refute him and nodded obediently.
At this moment, Tushan Nanyu walked over, holding a small booklet.
"The Four Regions of Fierce Tooth Mountain are currently without masters. By common sense, you should be the new master of those four territories. I have already had them investigate the situation in the Four Regions of Fierce Tooth Mountain."
When Tushan Nanyu discussed serious matters, her demeanor immediately became graceful and elegant, subtly revealing the charm belonging to the Tushan Clan Chief.
This made her seem especially distinct.
She was like the capable, outwardly gentle yet inwardly strong career women Xu Qing had known in his previous life.
She flipped through the booklet, explaining everything to Xu Qing one by one.
Fierce Tooth Mountain, Wind Chasing Ridge, Crimson Blood Cave, and Three Spirits Valley—these four regions combined are vast, and their resources are quite abundant.
Three Spirits Valley is rich in Spirit Medicine, containing three Spirit Medicine Gardens.
These three medicinal fields were specially managed by the Hedgehog Spirit.
It established these medicinal fields in the areas with the densest Spiritual Qi in its territory, transplanting high-value Spirit Medicine there. Under careful cultivation, a batch of Spirit Medicine could be harvested periodically.
The most valuable among them is an eight-hundred-year-old Ginseng.
If an ordinary creature were critically ill, just one drop of this age of Ginseng Essence could extend its life!
The most valuable feature of Crimson Blood Cave is a Blood Pool, located in its deepest part.
The liquid in the Blood Pool has the effect of Body Tempering the Physical Body. Long-term immersion can help Demon Cultivators achieve Body Tempering, increasing their Cultivation Level and Physical Body strength.
Furthermore, the Blood Pool condenses one drop of Source Liquid every year.
This Source Liquid is effective even for Great Demons of the Middle Third Rank, and its value is no less than the Ginseng from Three Spirits Valley.
In Wind Chasing Ridge, there is a type of Spirit Wood called Heavenly Wind Wood.
This Spirit Wood is tough yet light as the wind, making it an excellent material for crafting certain weapons.
Moreover, according to the records in the Tushan ancient texts, Heavenly Wind Wood is the material used to construct a type of Flying Ark.
As for Fierce Tooth Mountain, it is quite unique.
It is primarily characterized by Ore; most of the hills are mines, and underground, several large-scale Ore Veins are hidden.
Therefore, gold, silver, jewels, and certain special Ores are countless within Fierce Tooth Mountain, making it worthy of the name Treasure Mountain.
These are just the most distinctive features of the four regions.
They do not possess only one type of resource. For instance, some Spirit Medicine and spirit fruit also grow within Fierce Tooth Mountain, but not in the same quantity as in Three Spirits Valley.
In addition to this.
The Immortal Caves of the Bear King and the others are also Treasure Troves, containing many good things.
"It was too rushed; this is all we have for now. There are still some things that haven't been tallied."
Tushan Nanyu closed the booklet. The Tushan Clan would not, and could not, take any of these things; they would all be handed over to Xu Qing.
The debt the Tushan Clan owed was too great; they had no idea how to repay it, so how could they possibly think about profiting for themselves?
Thinking of the matter of repaying the favor, Tushan Nanyu heard Xu Qing's words ring in her ears again.
A wave of shame and annoyance surged into her heart, and her exquisite face couldn't help but flush red.
After hearing about the gains this time, Xu Qing was quite satisfied.
Territory, Spirit Medicine, spirit fruit, Spirit Wood, Ore, the Blood Pool capable of Body Tempering the Physical Body... the returns in every aspect could be called immensely generous!
Now, he was only missing one thing to reach Perfection!
Thinking of this, Xu Qing looked toward Tushan Nanyu and Tushan Yiyi, who was not far away... (Third Update)